After decades of inspiring young dancers across Arizona, Ballet Arizona is taking another step toward expanding arts education with the acquisition of Ballet Theatre of Phoenix, a North Central dance studio that has served the community for the past 10 years.
The acquisition marks the opening of The School of Ballet Arizona’s second satellite campus, following last year’s expansion into Mesa at Child Crisis Arizona’s Child & Family Wellness Center. Located near 7th Street and Bethany Home Road, the new campus will allow Ballet Arizona to reach more students while preserving the environment that Ballet Theatre of Phoenix has cultivated under the leadership of founder and Artistic Director Jennifer Cafarella Betts.
“When you’ve devoted so many years to building a school and watching generations of students grow, you want to ensure its future is in the very best hands,” said Cafarella Betts. “Joining The School of Ballet Arizona allows the studio to evolve while preserving the welcoming community we’ve created. I couldn’t imagine a better opportunity for our students, who will now have access to The School of Ballet Arizona’s outstanding faculty and training while continuing to dance in the place they’ve always called home.”
